Chapter 205: Is Lin Bai Really Taking on a Disciple?

The Temperament Fruit gave Lin Bai an excellent infectious quality in whatever he said; when he stated his ambitions, Xu Longyun immediately let go of all previous grudges.

Xu Longyun thought she had seen through the truth and was certain that Lin Bai would eventually walk the path of becoming a demon. Worried for his fate yet anticipating his eventual fall into a Heavenly Demon, she had long since cast her resentment toward Jiang Qingqin to the ends of the earth.

As for Jiang Qingqin, she felt guilty for having snatched the man of her best friend, but because of the bond of the Love Dao, she did not believe Lin Bai would have a change of heart, and naturally, she could not harbor hatred toward Xu Longyun.

The word "all" gave the little fox a glimmer of hope for a promotion from zero; she was too overjoyed to care about anything else.

As for Lin Bai, he struggled to survive under the dual pressure of the game officials and the system's behind-the-scenes machinations. He dared not let emotions become his weakness, but there would always be a day when the mystery was unveiled; he could not let himself be alone for a lifetime, so he had to leave himself a backup plan...

In short, everyone was happy.

Of course.

The premise of everything was that this was a Xianxia World, where having three wives and four concubines was quite normal; if this were the modern world, it would be a miracle if it didn't cause an uproar!

Having taken Xu Longyun as a disciple, the Good Teacher System's task was one person away from completion.

Emerging from Jiamu City.

Lin Bai led the people of the Justice Alliance in a grand procession to search for the fox den.

There is strength in numbers.

Xiaobai's mother was a three-tailed Demon fox, equivalent to a human's Golden Core cultivation.

Demons held a low status in the Xianxia World; upon sensing a large gathering of cultivators outside Jiamu City, they had long since caught wind of the movement and fled deeper into the mountains and forests.

But those chosen by the Evil Five Sects to fight Lin Bai were at least Golden Core cultivators.

Thousands of Golden Core cultivators were scattered out.

In no time at all, Xiaobai's mother and her six brothers and sisters were all captured and brought before Lin Bai.

Not only that.

A whole bunch of wolf demons, bear demons, and the like were also caught; the small Demons around Jiamu City were basically rounded up in one fell swoop.

After the little fox was taken away by Lin Bai, her mother, the three-tailed fox, had worried for a time, fearing that Lin Bai would use the little fox to round them all up, so she moved her home overnight with her litter of children.

But after living outside for a while and discovering that Lin Bai had paid them no mind at all, she moved back.

After all, a golden nest or a silver nest is not as good as one's own grass nest.

Not long after moving back, she encountered the Golden Core mountain search, and neither she nor her children could escape.

Therefore.

When brought before Lin Bai, the three-tailed fox trembled like chaff, lamenting the hardships of demon life.

A great Demon like her, accustomed to freedom, would absolutely never be willing to be tamed by others and become a pet.

Furthermore.

Rumors among the Demon Race said that beautiful fox demons skilled in illusion arts usually met a very miserable fate after being captured...

"Children, feign submission first. Once the restriction is lifted, end your own lives! First it was Xiao Qi, then us. Pity my family, not knowing what calamity we have encountered. If there is an afterlife, even if I become grass or wood, I will never be a Demon again..." The three-tailed fox had tears in her eyes, sorrowfully giving her final instructions.

"Mother."

"Mother."

Several little foxes surrounded the three-tailed fox, each of them sorrowful.

"Mother, why are you all crying?"

Suddenly.

A joyful voice came.

The crying of the several sorrowful foxes stopped abruptly.

"Mother, I seem to hear Xiao Qi's voice. Are we about to die?" A fox with snow-white fur all over its body raised its head, sobbing, and said with tear-blurred eyes.

"Third Sister, what are you saying? Everyone is living well, how could we be about to die!" The little fox looked at her siblings, suddenly stunned, and said with annoyance, "Didn't I tell you to invite Mother? Why did you place a restriction on her?"

"Miss Xiaobai, your mother wouldn't listen to our explanation. If we didn't place a restriction, she probably would have committed suicide long ago." Ge Feiyun secretly glanced at Lin Bai and explained sheepishly.

"Xiao Qi?" The three-tailed fox looked at the little fox in surprise. "Is it you... you have achieved Form Manifestation?"

"Yes, Master gave me a Transformation Pill, and I achieved Form Manifestation." Hearing the three-tailed fox's question, the little fox immediately forgot her previous displeasure, spun around, and showed off her Form Manifestation appearance to her mother. "How is it? Is it pretty?"

Transformation Pill?

Ge Feiyun and the others were stunned at the same time, looking at Lin Bai in astonishment.

Everyone knew the value of a Transformation Pill and naturally knew what the appearance of a Transformation Pill meant!

Great!

Jiang Qingqin had even instructed not to let the matter of the Transformation Pill leak out!

The little fox, on the other hand, exposed it all...

Listening to the surrounding chatter and the players intensely discussing how to obtain pets from him, Lin Bai sighed inwardly; this time it had all been broadcasted!

However.

He had already offended the Seven Righteous Sects; it seemed it was no big deal if the matter of the Transformation Pill spread.

His good big brother had also triggered a side quest to destroy the Beast Taming Sect, so if it spread, it spread; it saved him from having to rack his brains for excuses when he went out to crusade against others.

"Lift the restrictions on them!" Lin Bai nodded to Ge Feiyun and instructed.

Ge Feiyun nodded, waved his hand, and lifted the restrictions on all the foxes.

The three-tailed fox had recognized Lin Bai long ago, but the moment she saw him, an inexplicable sense of intimacy surged from her heart.

That feeling was as if the young man before her was the most trustworthy person in the world, worthy of entrusting her life to him—no, worthy of using her life to protect him...

She did not feel that there was anything wrong with this at all, as if everything was a matter of course.

"Seventh Sister, have you really achieved Form Manifestation?"

"You look so beautiful after your Form Manifestation."

"But why do you still have your ears and tail? Is it a side effect of the Transformation Pill?"

"Seventh Sister, I cried for so long after you were taken away!"

"Mother, we don't have to commit suicide anymore! Seventh Sister's master looks so gentle; I don't think he would ever harm us..."

"Hu He pays her respects to the Young Master, and thanks the Young Master for taking in my daughter." The three-tailed fox had transformed into human form; she glanced around nervously, her face flushed with shyness, and she bowed gracefully to Lin Bai.

The three-tailed fox in human form was a mature woman, dressed in white with long hair draped over her shoulders; every gesture she made was naturally alluring and heart-stirring, a completely different style from the innocent little fox.

Even among the female cultivators of the Hundred Flowers Valley, who were all experts at sculpting their own faces, she stood head and shoulders above the rest, overshadowing them completely.

This was an innate Charm that could not be imitated.

"Wow, I'm in love, I'm in love!"

"I finally believe why fox demons are capable of bringing ruin to kingdoms!"

"If I ever cultivate the Love Dao, I must find a fox demon."

"I shouldn't have played this game; how am I supposed to face the old ball and chain at home after I log out?"

"I swear, in this lifetime, I must have a fox demon as a pet."

"I just couldn't help but shiver; I must have contaminated my Nutrient Solution."

"Damn game artists, why design such a bewitching woman? I thought I wouldn't fall for a 2D character."

"Compared to the fox demon, the female cultivators of the Hundred Flowers Valley are just plain and common!"

"I can't leave the Beggar Sect now; I'll definitely beg Shopkeeper Lin to grant me a fox demon later..."

"Damn game, actually using beauty to bewitch me!"

"Why can't I reincarnate as a member of the Demon Race? I want to be a Demon; I'm going to the game forum to protest and demand that players be allowed to choose their race."

Amidst a chorus of exclamations.

The players were chattering in a chaotic mess, and their private chats were filled with all sorts of messy language; their inner lecherous instincts were fully triggered the moment the three-tailed fox achieved Form Manifestation.

The sensation was no less significant than when the little white fox achieved Form Manifestation.

The little white fox after Form Manifestation represented the pure love of a shut-in for a 2D character, while the three-tailed fox ignited the desires deep within their bones.

"Tch." Noticing the players' commotion and looking at the three-tailed fox, Jiang Qingqin curled her lip in disdain and muttered, "A bunch of country bumpkins who have never seen the world."

"Hu He?" Lin Bai was also stunned by the three-tailed fox, but he quickly returned to normal and looked her up and down, "A good name."

"Many thanks for the compliment, Young Master." The three-tailed fox said with a blushing face; the thick sense of intimacy radiating from Lin Bai gave her the urge to press against him and nuzzle.

Fortunately, she was still able to maintain her sanity.

Knowing that Lin Bai was her daughter's master and appeared to be a big shot among humans, she tried her best to restrain the desires in her heart, fearing she might bring negative influence upon her daughter.

Most importantly, she hadn't figured out the situation yet and dared not judge what kind of person Lin Bai was based solely on her own assumptions.

But the thought of suicide had long been cast to the back of her mind.

"My name is Hu Yi, thank you for taking care of Seventh Sister."

"My name is Hu Er..."

"My name is Hu San..."

"My name is Hu Si, do you have any more Transformation Pills? I also want to achieve Form Manifestation like Seventh Sister..."

The six foxes vied to introduce themselves to Lin Bai.

The fox affinity didn't just affect their mother; they were about the same age as the little white fox and didn't think that much at all!

"Quiet, all of you." The three-tailed fox scolded them, then said shyly, "Young Master, the children are ignorant; please forgive the impropriety."

The little foxes fell silent instantly, but their eyes still darted around, observing the surrounding environment; Lin Bai had given them courage.

But when they saw the predatory gazes around them, they realized their situation and subconsciously huddled together.

The fox affinity is truly powerful!

"It is no matter." Lin Bai smiled.

Watching the little foxes' behavior, he secretly sighed that these were the truly trustworthy subordinates!

Unfortunately, their strength was too weak.

If he wanted them to become his true help, he would have to find a way to improve their strength.

In that case, he would have to deal with the Beast Taming Sect...

"Hu He, are you willing to take me as your master?" Having confirmed the effect of the fox affinity, Lin Bai looked at the three-tailed fox and asked directly without hesitation.

The Haoweirenshi System System System granted his disciples a fifty percent increase in cultivation speed, so naturally, he had to choose the one with the highest cultivation.

"Holy crap! Shopkeeper Lin really knows how to play; he took the little white fox as a disciple, and now he's taken her mother too. Tsk tsk, mother and daughter!"

"Deng Cancan, you're in luck. As the senior brother of the Justice Sect, you're surrounded by beautiful junior sisters." Longxi glanced at Deng Li Buduo and teased.

"What does that have to do with me? All the junior sisters belong to Master alone." Deng Li Buduo looked at Lin Bai with envy and said sourly.

The three-tailed fox was taken aback and subconsciously looked at her daughter.

"Mother, hurry and agree! There are benefits to cultivating with Master." The little fox urged; in the past, she might have minded her mother taking the same master as her, but after hearing about the fifty percent increase in cultivation speed, how could she care about that?

Master has already taken his lovers as disciples, so does he still mind a mother and daughter?

"I am willing."

The three-tailed fox hesitated for a moment and nodded; she simply could not refuse Lin Bai.

"I want to as well."

"I want to too."

The little foxes chirped and chattered again.

【Recruit five Disciples (Completed); Reward: Diligence (Issued)】

【Only learning skills without tempering is ultimately just empty talk. Arrange trials for your Disciples and let them make a name for themselves in their respective fields; Reward: Ruler (Used for punishing mistakes, your Disciples cannot dodge)】

The Haoweirenshi System System System's task is complete.

A new task has appeared: to let the Disciples make a name for themselves in their respective fields.

This task is difficult if you say it is difficult, and easy if you say it is easy.

The difficulty lies in the fact that Lin Bai's radiance is too bright, enough to overshadow his Disciples and make them look dull.

It is easy because once Lin Bai truly has a prestigious reputation, who would dare not give his Disciples some face? Even if they knew nothing, they could still make a name for themselves...

As for the Ruler?

It cannot be dodged; it is simply a Divine Artifact aimed at Disciples!

Currently, he only has five Disciples. In the future, when the quota for Disciples increases, he won't even need other Skills; holding the Ruler would make him invincible.

Obviously.

The Ruler is also a prop aimed at players.

It is worth grinding to obtain it...

As expected, there is no useless system!

Glancing at 【Deng Li Buduo】, Lin Bai smiled slightly. Once someone becomes his Disciple, wanting to kill their master is likely impossible for the rest of their life!

The foundation belonging to him is being built up bit by bit like this!

"Take your time, there will be opportunities for everyone." Lin Bai looked at the chattering little foxes and turned to the little white fox, "Xiaobai, you and your mother haven't seen each other for a long time, you must have a lot to say. Let Jiang Qingqin find a place for you to catch up! After you have settled them down, come back to find me."

"Yes, Master." The little fox had long been impatient to show off her experiences of these past days to her kin. She took her mother's hand and said while walking, "Mother, come with me. I'll tell you about the things that have happened these days. Let me tell you, Master is very amazing..."

"The Alliance Leader is truly peerless in charm," Shen Kuang said. "Wild Demon Beasts are the most irritable. I didn't expect them to be so submissive to the Alliance Leader upon the first meeting. Such methods are far more brilliant than the Beast Taming Sect; Shen admires you."

"Is the way of beast taming also a Law?" Zhao Tulong asked.

"No. Laws require equality among all things. Beast taming goes against the principles of heaven and cannot become a Law." Lin Bai glanced at him and said, "Notify everyone to set off again! Once matters here are finished, it is time to go to the Chaoyuan Sword Sect."

"Alliance Leader, how should we deal with the wolf demons and bear demons captured while searching for Xiaobai's family?" Ge Feiyun asked. "Should we bring them along?"

"There are other demons?" Lin Bai thought for a moment and said, "Bring them over for me to see..."

Ge Feiyun ordered people to bring the other demons.

The process of waiting.

The players surged up impatiently.

"Shopkeeper Lin, can we have a demon as a pet?" a player asked boldly.

"Can you give us one of Xiaobai's siblings? We promise to treat them well," 【Baiyin】 said.

"It doesn't have to be a fox demon. If Shopkeeper Lin doesn't care for those wolf demons, bear demons, or whatever, you can bestow them upon us. I'm not picky!" 【Longxi】 said.

"Can the Transformation Pill be used to customize what a Demon Beast turns into?" 【Wo Bushi Xiaohao】 asked.

Looking around at the surrounding players, Lin Bai smiled: "Sure!"

"Really?" The players were overjoyed.

"But you must make contributions to the Beggar Sect or the Justice Sect. Otherwise, with so many people in the Beggar Sect, if I give it to you and not to him, there will always be someone dissatisfied, right?" Lin Bai smiled, thinking to himself, what could be more interesting than the old routine of saving a game known for its realism!

(End of this chapter)